Stronger, faster, smarter. Limitless potential, unlimited you.
Step onto the mats at Dudley TAGB Tae Kwon-Do to unlock your true potential through this transformative martial art. Led by passionate instructor World Master Vince Farquharson (7th Degree Black Belt) and Georgia Elwell (3rd Degree Black Belt), Dudley TAGB welcomes students of all ages and ability levels to learn and grow in a positive, inclusive environment.
Train hard to build your physical strength, flexibility, and coordination. Master the focused techniques to sharpen your mental discipline, confidence, and self-defence skills. Our classes are built using the strength of the community, with all students coming together and supporting each other at every opportunity.
Our classes provide a positive environment as you progress through the grading and belt system ensuring you get the right support at all times for success. Set up as family classes, with all ages and abilities attending our classes are completely inclusive, enhancing family bonds.
For children and teenagers our classes provide structure, discipline and respect allowing each student to work at their own pace while learning fundamental attributes that can be applied to other times of life. We aim to encourage each student to be individual, to have their own mindset and to be confident, ensuring the core values of Tae Kwon-Do are instilled throughout your child's life.
Dudley Tae Kwon-Do classes not only teach traditional Tae Kwon-Do techniques but also teach competition level sparring. Being part of the TAGB allows students to get involved in regional, national and international events - being the best means beating the best.
At Dudley TAGB, the journey of progress never ends. Whether your aiming to become a black belt, a grand master or the next world champion, Dudley TAGB Tae Kwon-Do can support you to get there. Set meaningful goals then exceed them. Use Tae Kwon-Do to become the best version of yourself, developing as both a student and a person. The only limits are the ones you set.
COMPLETELY INCLUSIVE FAMILY CLASSES
PROMOTING SELF CONFIDENCE
TEACHING SELF CONTROL, INTEGRITY, RESPECT AND DISCIPLINE
LEARN APPLICABLE
SELF-DEFENCE
TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ART FOLLOWING THE TAGB SYLLABUS
So, how is Dudley Tae Kwon-Do different to other local martial arts classes?
1. WORLD MASTER INSTRUCTION:
Dudley Tae Kwon-Do head instructor is the elite World Master Vince Farquharson. With other 45 years practicing Tae Kwon-Do, Vince has travelled all over the world competing, teaching and refereeing. Students who have trained under Vince can only complement his passion and dedication to the art, with students training for a lifetime. Vince currently holds the rank of 7th Degree, World Master from the TAGB and Tae Kwon-Do international.
At Dudley TAGB Tae Kwon-Do club we also have instructor Georgia Elwell (3rd Degree Black Belt), who has trained under World Master Vince Farquharson since 2006. Georgia has over 5 years teaching experience, working with all ages and abilities to ensure the classes feel safe and comfortable to all.
2. FAMILY FRIENDLY, INCLUSIVE CLUB:
Dudley Tae Kwon-Do welcomes and encourages students of all ages from kids to adults. Families can even train together. Traditional etiquette is taught in an engaging, non-intimidating environment that supports men and women of all backgrounds, faiths, religions, cultures and abilities.
3. ACCREDITED TAGB SCHOOL:
As a TAGB accredited club, Dudley Tae Kwon-Do follows strict standards and curriculum set by the Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain. This ensures high quality, traditional training. ITF Style - Dudley TAGB teaches the International Tae Kwon-Do Federation (ITF) style known for its emphasis on power, patterns, and self-defence techniques. It differs from Olympic WTF style.
4. ONGOING TRAINING:
Martial arts is seen as an ongoing journey. Students are motivated to keep training and advancing in belts/ranks throughout their lives. We have many students of Dudley Tae Kwon-Do who have trained for over 25 years including instructors Lisa Brown and Daniel O'Rourke, as well as students who have returned after 15 years such as Victoria Massey. Our clubs have been running for over 35 years giving you security in your training.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
Bonding through shared training builds a community that provides encouragement during challenging belt gradings, tournaments, and workouts.
DEVELOPING RESILIENCE
Tae Kwon-Do develops student resilience by participating in a belt ranking system to build self confidence and perseverance to overcome challenges inside and outside the dojang.
100% INCLUSIVE
No one should be excluded from the transformational power of this martial art. Inclusion enables Tae Kwon-Do to uplift both individuals and communities.
Dudley Tae Kwon-Do Head Instructor: Vince Farquharson
Master Vince Farquharson has dedicated his life to the practice and teaching of traditional Tae Kwon-Do. As a certified TAGB instructor, he brings over 45 years of experience to his students.
Vince began training in Tae Kwon-Do under the instruction of Grand Master Paul Donnelly in Birmingham, quickly excelling and progressing to become a national and international fighter, winning numerous competitions around the world. Vince went on to achieve the elite rank of 7th Dan World Master in 2017.
Vince believes in Tae Kwon-Do as a path for lifelong learning. He motivates students of all ages and abilities to progress in their martial arts journeys. His expert coaching allows students to build their physical skills while developing focus, confidence and discipline.
In addition to teaching, Vince serves in leadership roles for the TAGB, supporting TAGB umpires and referees courses.
As a TAGB Master instructor, Vince adheres to the highest technical and teaching standards. He looks forward to guiding the next generation of Tae Kwon-Do practitioners.
REVIEWS
"Our lessons have been brilliant, Vince and Georgia have been great with my 5 year old son and it has definitely been fun doing something active together as a family. Their instructions are clear and we have already learned some new skills."
- SARAH, DUDLEY TAE KWON-DO STUDENT
"We started doing online lessons last year during the first lockdown and we are still really enjoying ourselves. Each week we improve our skills with the help of Vince and Georgia who offer fun, family friendly sessions. I absolutely love that I can do these sessions with my boys. I have watched their confidence grow so much, bring on our next grading!
- AMANDA, DUDLEY TAE KWON-DO STUDENT
THE TAGB
The TAGB (Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain) is the largest governing body for Tae Kwon-Do in the UK. Founded in 1983 with the goal of promoting and facilitating Tae Kwon-Do across Great Britain, the TAGB has grown to become the largest and most successful Tae Kwon-Do practicing organisation in Britain, with more than 25,000 members and 600 schools nationwide.
The TAGB implements standards, training and certification for Tae Kwon-Do practitioners and schools under their organisation.
The TAGB is not concerned with its own development. That is why it has played a leading role in the reunification of British Tae Kwon-Do into one body. In 1988, the TAGB helped found the British Tae Kwon-Do Council (BTC), this being the only governing body of Tae Kwon-Do to be recognised by the Sports Council and Sport England.
Instructors and schools must meet the TAGB's criteria to gain and maintain membership status. This includes having qualified instructors, implementing the TAGB training syllabus, holding the required insurance, and following codes of conduct and safeguarding policies. Membership provides accreditation along with access to TAGB programs, events, seminars and competitions. TAGB membership ensures the highest quality, accredited Tae Kwon-Do education to students.
The TAGB facilitates Tae Kwon-Do development through regional and national competitions. They also organise camps, workshops and gradings. The organisation strives to make Tae Kwon-Do completely inclusive and accessible with programmes for people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.
Overall, the TAGB governs and nurtures Tae Kwon-Do across Britain from beginner to elite levels and their standardised structure and curriculum allows for consistent Tae Kwon-Do training nationwide.